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"Can't Bench KL Rahul": BCCI Warned Over Dropping India Star "After One Test"

India's shocking loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru raised many questions on the team's strategy. The match was cut short to four days as the first day got washed out due to rain. In the remaining days, the Kiwis outplayed India in all the departments and claimed a historic eight-wicket win, which also turned out to be their first victory on the Indian soil since 1988. After the loss, criticism from the fans and cricket experts started to haunt the Indian players.

Charith Asalanka Stars As Sri Lanka Defeat West Indies In Second ODI, Clinch Series

Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series. Chasing a tricky 190, Sri Lanka reached the target with 34 balls to spare at the Pallekele stadium, with Asalanka making an unbeaten 62 off 61 balls. The match was reduced to 44-overs a side after the start was delayed by two hours because of rain. Sri Lanka lost two early wickets but they were rescued by a third wicket stand of 62 between Nishan Madushka (38) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (38).

Sultan Of Johor Cup: India Lose 0-4 To Australia But Still Lead Points Table

Australia ended India Colts' unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament with a resounding 4-0 win at Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Wednesday. While India's forward line struggled to break the Australian defence, Daykin Stanger (33', 39', 53') scored a hat-trick of goals with Patrik Andrew (29') opening the deadlock. Despite the defeat, India continued to lead the points table with nine points while Australia (7 points) is placed third after New Zealand, who are in second place with eight points.

We Are Hurting After T20 World Cup, But Need To Gather Ourselves Against New Zealand: Amol Muzumdar

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar exhorted the side to push behind the "hurt" of the T20 World Cup and regroup for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning in Ahmedabad Thursday. New Zealand, who eventually lifted the ICC showpiece, had beaten India in their World Cup opener in the UAE recently, as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side failed to enter the knockouts. "It'll be an understatement to say that we were disappointed from the World Cup, as the team and the players have been hurting. But we need to gather ourselves and look at the positives that we have done in the last 10 months as a group," Muzumdar told the media on the eve of the first one-dayer here.

Sultan Of Johor Cup: Unbeaten India Outclass Hosts Malaysia 4-2

Three-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 4-2 to continue their unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men's hockey tournament Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Tuesday. After this win, India are on top spot in the standings with nine points while New Zealand are placed second with five points and Australia third with four points. Sharda Nand Tiwari (11th minute), Arshdeep Singh (13th), Talem Priyobarta (39th) and Rohit (40th) scored for India while Muhammad Danish Aiman (8th) and Harris Osman (9th) found the net for Malaysia.

Gautam Gambhir Drops Big Jasprit Bumrah Workload Statement Ahead Of 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Rishabh Pant has "no injury concerns" and is set to keep wickets for India while the team will decide on Jasprit Bumrah's workload after the second Test against New Zealand starting here on Thursday, said head coach Gautam Gambhir. Pant copped a blow on the second day of the opening Test in Bengaluru and was replaced by Dhruv Jurel behind the wickets. Pant returned to score a fine century but did not keep wickets.

Dublin-born Joshus Brennan included in France squad by Fabien Galthie

Dublin-born Joshua Brennan could make his France debut next month, with the Toulouse forward named in a 42-man squad for their Autumn Nations Series campaign by head coach Fabien Galthie.

Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role for Autumn Nations Series

Johnny Sexton will help out Ireland's out-halves for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series on a consultancy basis.

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"Can't Bench KL Rahul": BCCI Warned Over Dropping India Star "After One Test"

Charith Asalanka Stars As Sri Lanka Defeat West Indies In Second ODI, Clinch Series

Sultan Of Johor Cup: India Lose 0-4 To Australia But Still Lead Points Table

We Are Hurting After T20 World Cup, But Need To Gather Ourselves Against New Zealand: Amol Muzumdar

Sultan Of Johor Cup: Unbeaten India Outclass Hosts Malaysia 4-2

Gautam Gambhir Drops Big Jasprit Bumrah Workload Statement Ahead Of 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Dublin-born Joshus Brennan included in France squad by Fabien Galthie

Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in advisory role for Autumn Nations Series